Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has opened up about her long-standing struggle with kidney disease, which she linked to prolonged use of painkillers.

In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, she urged the public to make health a top priority, sharing insights from her personal journey.

McDermott, who has been managing kidney disease for over a decade, explained that her condition stemmed from her habitual use of strong painkillers to cope with persistent migraines and headaches.

“I grew up with migraines, headaches, and eyeaches,” she recounted. “I never wore my glasses because they made me look like a geek. I’d take strong painkillers to make the pain go away.”

Over time, the consistent drug use took a toll on her kidneys, leading to the chronic condition.

The actress shared that her family was further impacted when her brother was diagnosed with late-stage kidney disease, requiring immediate dialysis.

This spurred her to seek answers about potential genetic links. However, doctors traced both siblings’ kidney issues to a shared history of long-term painkiller use rather than heredity.

“I really wish everyone would understand the importance of health,” she advised, underscoring the need for public awareness on responsible medication use and regular health check-ups.

Popular Nigeria artist, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has expressed excitement after casting his vote in the ongoing United States presidential election.

Davido, born in Atlanta, Georgia, shared his experience as a first-time voter in a post on his verified X account.

“First-time voter !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸,” he wrote, captioning a photo taken after casting his ballot.

This is Davido’s first time participating in a U.S. election as a citizen.

The election is a closely watched contest between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump, the two leading candidates in the race.

As the race intensifies, the final outcome remains uncertain, with multiple factors expected to play a role in the decision-making process of American voters.

The race between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump, the frontrunners in the contest, has continued to intensify.

Kamala Harris, the first woman to serve as U.S. Vice President, is seeking to make history once again by becoming the country’s first female president, while, Donald Trump is aiming for a comeback to the White House after his defeat in 2020.

While the election outcome remains uncertain, several key factors are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the result and determining the next leader of this powerful nation.

Embattled Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has explained why he left Nigeria “temporarily’.

Bobrisky departed Nigeria on Sunday after his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Writing on his Instagram page on Monday, Bobrisky cited the need to attend to his ‘sanity and health’.

“Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health.

According to him, “Few Nigerian security agencies tried everything to frustrate me, but naaa, I gat God.”

“Imagine buying a business class ticket three times; only one was successful. KLM, I hope you guys refund me the two I didn’t use. I know it’s not your fault, but it’s fine.

“Each business class cost me 9.800,000. I only successfully flew yesterday, 3/11/2024.”